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Plans unveiled to turn former nightclub in Northamptonshire town into huge new KFC
Plans have been submitted to turn a former nightclub and bar in Northamptonshire into a huge new branch of KFC.
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Major plans in pipeline for 2,880 homes, schools and parkland which could host music festivals in huge Northamptonshire town expansion
Major plans have been revealed for a huge expansion of a Northamptonshire town which could see up to 2,880 new homes built alongside new schools, jobs, leisure facilities and a vast public park that could host music festivals.
More than £1,500 raised in memory of 'devoted' Northamptonshire father-of-five who died in three vehicle collision
More than £1,500 has been raised in memory of a “devoted” father-of-five from Northamptonshire who sadly died in a three vehicle collision.
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Search of River Nene in Northampton expected to continue for few days after man seen struggling in water
A search of the River Nene in Northampton is expected to continue for a few days, according to police, after a man was seen struggling in the water.
The ten areas in West Northamptonshire with the most reports of anti-social behaviour offences in December 2025
The ten areas in West Northamptonshire with the highest number of anti-social behaviour offences during the month of December 2025 have been revealed.
Family pays tribute to 'life and soul of the party' dad of five who died at the scene of collision on A45 in Northamptonshire
A heartbroken family has paid tribute to the “life and soul of the party”, father-of-five who died at the scene of a collision on the A45 in Northamptonshire.
Much-loved Northamptonshire business named among 16 finalists at the National Burger Awards
A much-loved Northamptonshire business has been named among 16 finalists at this year’s National Burger Awards, with the winner to be crowned next month.
We Mean Business: Jeweller says trebled price of sterling silver has ‘hit her like a tonne of bricks’
The founder of an award-winning jewellery business says the price of sterling silver, which has almost tripled in the past 12 months, has “hit her like a tonne of bricks”.
Works on new play area at Northampton General Hospital due to start soon in bid to bring 'much-needed joy' to children
Works on a new play area at Northampton General Hospital (NGH) are due to begin soon in a bid to bring “much-needed joy” to young patients.
Floral tributes left at scene of fatal stabbing of Mason Miller in Northampton park
Floral tributes have been left at the scene where 20-year-old Mason Miller was fatally stabbed in Northampton.
Council approve plans to build 361 new homes to further expand urban expansion on outskirts of Northampton...despite local objection
Plans to build a further 361 homes next to a massive housing estate on the edge of Northampton have been approved by the council.
17-year-old taken to hospital after stabbing in Northampton as three people arrested
A 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital following a stabbing in Northampton.
Last roll of the mat as bowls club in Northampton set to close after 47 years at heart of community
There will be one final roll of the mat at Duston Community Centre on Monday February 23, as Cotswold Bowls Club closes after 47 years at the heart of the Duston community.
Motorcyclist dies following collision on A45 between Wellingborough and Northampton
A motorcyclist has died following a collision on the A45 between Wellingborough and Northampton today (Sunday, February 22)
Police investigating fatal stabbing at Northampton skate park name victim
The victim of a fatal stabbing in a Northampton skate park last week has been named by police.
Police continue to search River Nene in Northampton after man seen struggling in the water last night
Police are continuing to search the River Nene in Northampton after a man was seen struggling in the water last night.
Watch as police cordon off busy road in Northampton following incident
Police have cordoned off a busy road in Northampton following an incident this evening (Friday).
Part of River Nene in Northampton cordoned off as diving teams search the water following incident
Part of the River Nene in Northampton has been cordoned off this evening (Friday) as diving teams search the water following an incident.
Tribute to 'kind, selfless and loyal' mother killed in Northamptonshire village
The family of a woman who was killed in Chelveston have described her as ‘deeply loved’ and a ‘devoted mother’.
Gourmet burger van founder admits ‘extremely tough’ time as beef price increased by 30% during last year alone
The founder of a gourmet burger van in Northamptonshire has admitted it is an “extremely tough” time for his business, particularly as the price of beef increased by 30 percent alone last year.